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Date of Incident
28/10/2021
Country
Scotland
Area
Route
Activity
Indoor climbing
When
Injury
No injury
Incident
Witnessed a climber at fourth clip, who had z-clipped all the way from the bottom clip upwards to third clip (must have pulled up the belay side of the rope to clip twice, and somehow managed to climb on upwards).
If they had fallen, they would have hit the ground, as the climber end of the rope was into first clip (and then back up to second and third clip and back to belayer).
Both climber and belayer had not noticed, so I can only assume they didn't know what they were doing.
Shouted for the climber to climb down and they escaped without injury, for a long chat with wall staff.
Lessons
1 - People may be reluctant to admit they don't know what they are doing.
2 - Even the most unlikely incidents can happen
Lessons:
1 - always admit your limitations and don't do anything stupid! It could cost your life.
2 - Always be vigilant at walls or crags and do point out dangerous behaviour to others in a polite way
Causes
Belayer and climber inexperience
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Observer
Wearing Helmets?
Rescue Services Involved?
None
Author
18 November 2021 at 08:37:12
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